CIPS Designated · Las Vegas, Nevada

A wider vantage
on Las Vegas real estate

Guidance for international buyers investing in Las Vegas — and a trusted bridge to vetted teams abroad when your next opportunity lies elsewhere.

The opportunity

Why international buyers are looking at Las Vegas now

Beyond the skyline, Las Vegas offers a combination of tax structure, lifestyle, and global accessibility that few US markets can match.

01

No state income tax

Nevada has no state income tax and no inheritance tax, a meaningful advantage for international capital seeking efficient US exposure.

02

A true global city

Direct flights, a 24-hour culture, and a constant calendar of global events — Formula 1, championship boxing, residencies — make Las Vegas a city people visit, fall for, and return to.

03

Resilient appreciation

Population growth, limited land for new development, and sustained domestic migration support long-term value in well-chosen submarkets.

04

A genuine lifestyle asset

For many clients, this is not a spreadsheet decision. It is a second home, a family gathering place, a stake in a city they already love.

05

Straightforward ownership

The United States places no restrictions on foreign ownership of real estate, and the purchase process is more direct than in many home markets.

06

A stable currency and system

For buyers diversifying out of volatile currencies or uncertain property rights elsewhere, US real estate remains a recognized store of value.

Guided by someone who understands both sides of the transaction

Buying property across a border involves more than translation. It means understanding currency exposure, tax treaty implications, and how a US transaction actually closes — and having someone who has done this before, sitting on your side of the table.

I hold the CIPS designation from the National Association of REALTORS, granted only to agents trained specifically in international transactions, and serve on the Global Business Committee at Las Vegas REALTORS, working directly on the policies and partnerships shaping how this market welcomes foreign investment.

CIPS Designation
Certified International Property Specialist, NAR
LVR Global Committee
Active member, Global Business Committee, Las Vegas REALTORS
RE/MAX Advantage
Cunningham Real Estate Group, License S.195478
Insights

Start here

Plain-language guidance on buying property in Las Vegas as an international buyer, available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.

How foreign nationals buy real estate in Las Vegas

A clear walk-through of the legal process, financing options, and tax considerations for buyers purchasing from outside the United States.

Why Las Vegas: the case for a city most people underestimate

What's actually driving long-term value in Las Vegas real estate — and why the city deserves a serious look from international investors.

Beyond Las Vegas: where else our clients are investing

An inside look at the global partner network connecting Las Vegas Vantage clients with vetted luxury teams in select international markets.

How it works

A guided process, wherever you start from

01

A conversation, not a pitch

We start by understanding what you're actually trying to accomplish — a family home, a diversification strategy, a foothold in the US. The right property follows from the right goal.

02

Navigating the cross-border details

Currency timing, entity structuring, financing as a foreign national, and US tax considerations like FIRPTA are addressed early, with the right specialists looped in as needed.

03

A curated search

Properties are selected against your stated goals, not a generic listing feed — with particular attention to Summerlin West and other markets suited to lifestyle and investment buyers.

04

Closing, and beyond

From offer to close, and into the ongoing relationship — whether that's STR management guidance or, eventually, a referral to a trusted partner in your next market.

Get in touch

Let's talk about what you're trying to build

Whether you're exploring a first US purchase or already own property abroad and want a second perspective, I'm glad to start with a conversation.

Email sales@cgvegas.com Call 702-823-0855
Karisa Hirabayashi · Cunningham Real Estate Group at RE/MAX Advantage · License S.195478